Marriott is one of the largest hotel and hospitality companies in the world. Marriott and its various entities currently have more than 6,700 properties in more than 129 countries. Since 2014, approximately 500 million people have stayed at Marriott and

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Long Island City was already considered a hot and trendy neighborhood and real estate market. However, the mid-November announcement of Amazon’s new second global headquarters (“HQ2”) sent interest in Long Island City (“LIC”) further skyrocketing.

Amazon’s new second global headquarters being split between two cities- Long Island City in Queens, New York and Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia- will create 25,000 jobs and develop four million square feet of office space at both locations, while receiving billions in tax incentives from both states in return.

JOSEPH LOPICCOLO, Shareholder and Chair of the class action group at Poulos LoPiccolo PC, recently appeared in an article by the Wall Street Journal regarding Poulos LoPiccolo’s class action against World Patent Marketing, along with Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker’s involvement in World Patent Marketing’s allegedly fraudulent activity.

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JOHN N. POULOS, Shareholder and chair of the real estate group at Poulos LoPiccolo PC has been selected to the 2019 New Jersey Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Prior to John Poulos’ selection to the 2019 Super Lawyers, John Poulos was previously named as a Super Lawyers’ Rising Star in 2009 and 2010.

John is a licensed New Jersey and New York licensed attorney who has practiced

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Some may think that climate change only affects future generations. However, climate change is already hitting the housing market. A recent podcast by NPR discusses the notion of scientists using Zillow data to predict the current impact of rising sea levels on the real estate market. A study conducted by the Union of Concerned Scientists found that residential and commercial properties across the country valued at nearly $140 billion in total are at risk from the effects of rising sea levels. Essentially, these properties may begin experiencing regular flooding due

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Earth Day may only come once a year, however, it is important to care for the Earth everyday. This is the only planet we call home after all. Increasing our environmental awareness and reducing our carbon footprint is becoming even more prevalent these days, with many striving to bring eco-consciousness to our homes. There are many benefits to making your home more environmentally friendly. Poulos LoPiccolo’s real estate practice group would like to offer some simple, yet effective measures you can take in reducing your carbon footprint and making your

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The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the flowers are in full bloom again. Spring is in the air. Now is the perfect opportunity to spring into action on some much needed home maintenance.

Your home most likely took a beating from the long, harsh winter, whether from frigid and icy temperatures, or winter storms and bomb cyclones. Certain areas of your home could be neglected or often go unused in the winter season.

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Winter weather and storms can bring extreme cold, frigid temperatures, freezing rain, ice, snow, hail, and high winds and gusts. Knowing what to do in the event of a storm can make an immense difference in safety and resiliency.

It is equally important to prep and protect your home. From frozen pipes to ripped roofs, winter weather can wreak havoc on your home. According to Allstate, insured losses from winter storms reached a whopping $3.5 billion in the United States in 2015 alone, which is an increase from the $2.6 billion

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Despite the currently thriving U.S. real estate market, it is still rather difficult for prospective homebuyers to build a home these days. The low housing supply yet high demand for homes has made homeownership unaffordable for many. Mortgage mogul Fannie Mae is seeking to change this.

Fannie Mae is taking an array of initiatives to address the lack of affordable homes, beginning with a pilot program that makes it easier to obtain a construction loan. Under the program, lenders would be able to sell their loans to Fannie Mae as soon

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Poulos LoPiccolo successfully opposed a summary judgment motion filed by a Texas doctor in a breach of contract action Poulos LoPiccolo’s client brought against the doctor for failing to pay outstanding balances related to a medical billing contract.

The doctor argued it was not required to pay the billing company because the contract it signed with the medical billing company was illegal in NY because pursuant to the contract the medical billing company was paid a percentage of fees collected. The doctor argued that such an arrangement is illegal pursuant to

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